Mazda CX-3 2015 vs Dacia Duster 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda CX-3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Dacia Duster) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Dacia Duster, but torque is 36 NM less than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.8 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-3 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Duster gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Duster can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Duster 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mazda CX-3 is smaller. Mazda CX-3 is 4 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 1636 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Mazda CX-3 has 123 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 376 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 355 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 6400 | |
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